Building Inspector

City of Pasco; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pasco is seeking a Building Inspector to conduct field inspections, review plans, and enforce building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and municipal codes. The role requires strong attention to detail and clear communication with developers, contractors, and the public.

Ideal candidates have experience with building construction and codes, with the ability to enforce regulations fairly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with both building construction and building code.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Valid Washington State driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of structures during construction to ensure compliance with codes.
• Review construction plans and specifications for discrepancies or code-related concerns.
• Issue correction or stop-work notices when code violations are observed; provide technical interpretation to contractors and others.

Skills

Building construction

Building codes

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Building Inspector certification

Job description

LOCATION:City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY:$47.22 – $56.69 Hourly / $98,217.60 – $117,915.20 Annually, depending on qualifications

JOB TYPE:Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS:Non-Union

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, opportunity for flex scheduling if dept allows

CLOSING DATE: 9/3/2026

THE ROLE:

As a Building Inspector, you will play a critical role in supporting safe, high-quality construction and development within the City of Pasco by conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and municipal codes.

This position conducts field inspections of structures during construction, reviews construction plans and specifications, identifies discrepancies or code-related concerns, and issues correction or stop work notices when code violations are observed. The Building Inspector also provides technical interpretation to contractors and others regarding building plan review, code application, and inspection activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience with building construction and building codes, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to enforce regulations fairly, firmly, and factually. This role requires clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, owners, suppliers, trade personnel, City staff, and members of the public to support safe and compliant construction practices.

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REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience with both building construction and building code.
• Valid Washington State driver license.
• ICC Building Inspector certification at the time of hire or prior to completion of probationary period required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in local government.
• Experience conducting residential, commercial, or industrial building inspections.
• Experience interpreting and applying building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy, accessibility, and municipal codes.
• Experience reading and interpreting building plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Strong communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, developers, design professionals, City staff, and the public.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:
• Medical coverage is available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level. Dental coverage is available at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual.
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met.
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City.
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule, per department approval.

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed outside in the field and in the office.
• Environment: Duties are performed in varying weather conditions.
• Physical: Frequently ascends and descends ladders, moves about construction sites, and operates equipment to perform building inspection duties.
• Hazards: Physical hazards may include heavy equipment, traffic, air pollution, and chemicals.
• This position is subject to 24-hour call back for emergency conditions and may be required to perform inspections during late nights, early mornings, weekends, or during events where large groups of people are present.

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If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request. Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509-545-3408.

The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyway! You may be exactly what we are looking for!